Armenian President to be on short leave in Moscow

Armenian President Armen Sarkissian will pay a private visit to Moscow on May 8-9, and his working visit to the Russian capital will begin on May 10, Report informs, citing RIA Novosti.

"Sarkissian will pay a private visit to Moscow on May 8-9, and the president's working visit will start on May 10," the assistant to the Armenian President Hasmik Petrosyan said.

Moreover, she did not confirm the participation of Sarkissian in the Victory Parade, noting that the president's involvement in public events is not yet planned.

The presidential press service reported that Sarkisian would go to Moscow at his own expense as part of a short vacation.